| A Stream out of Lebanon |
| An Introduction to the Coming of Syrian/Lebanese Emigrants to Prince Edward Island. |
| David Weale |
Written by well-known Island author David Weale, this book
was published in 1988, marking the centenary of Lebanese
settlement in Prince Edward Island. This is the first in a
series of publications produced by the Institute of Island
Studies at the University of Prince Edward Island.
The Lebanese in Prince Edward Island make up less than
one percent of the population. Within the Canadian context
that makes them a small fraction of a small fraction. But a
group is not interesting or significant simply because of its
numbers. It is the texture and genius of individual
experience which is the real touchstone of human history,
and the study of a few people can sometimes disclose more
than a study of many.
By looking carefully at the small number of Lebanese who
have come to the Island, we are able to learn some
important things about them, about ourselves, and also
about the universal themes of emigration and acculturation.
was published in 1988, marking the centenary of Lebanese
settlement in Prince Edward Island. This is the first in a
series of publications produced by the Institute of Island
Studies at the University of Prince Edward Island.
The Lebanese in Prince Edward Island make up less than
one percent of the population. Within the Canadian context
that makes them a small fraction of a small fraction. But a
group is not interesting or significant simply because of its
numbers. It is the texture and genius of individual
experience which is the real touchstone of human history,
and the study of a few people can sometimes disclose more
than a study of many.
By looking carefully at the small number of Lebanese who
have come to the Island, we are able to learn some
important things about them, about ourselves, and also
about the universal themes of emigration and acculturation.
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_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW |
"I recommend A Stream Out of Lebanon to politicians, public servants, scholars interested in ethnicity and multi- culturalism, and ordinary Canadian citizens. … For helping us understand the Lebanese experience in Canada and for pointing to new areas of research, [David] Weale deserves our appreciation." - Joseph G. Jabbra, Atlantic Provinces Book Review |
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ TABLE OF CONTENTS |
Sources and Acknowledgements "The Immigrant" by Amal Hashem Introduction Lebanon and the Lebanese The Lebanes Diaspora Lebanese Islanders Lebanese Names The Question of Identity Going to the Country (Peddlers) Corner Store Commerce The Lebanese Community Blending In Conclusion Endnotes Index |
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ABOUT THE AUTHOR David Weale |
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